WATERMARK        WATERMARK  is a 157-lot single-family neighborhood in the heart of Mount Pleasant.  WATERMARK has some amazing amenities including pools, nature trails, playground, small parks and picnic benches and sidewalks and tree-lined medians. There are

                                         Darrell Creek, Mount Pleasant SC      The residential neighborhood "Darrell Creek" is located between the Wando River and Darrell Creek in Mount Pleasant, SC. This neighborhood is conveniently close to Roper St Francis Hospital, Mount Pleasant Regional Airpor

Dancing dinosaurs in the sky       Clouds .....ahh  ! …let me tell you about one of my most favorite things to do here :  There is no better spot in time than lying on the sand at Sullivan Island or Isle of Palms and look up in the sky and dream…. dream up shapes and symbols and people and creatures

                   Boiled Peanuts ? really ?  REALLY !! Well, traveling to the South, one will find definitely some foods which will appear weird or strange such as a variety of BBQ, corn, grits, chowder and stews and of course "boiled peanuts" . There are traditional boiled peanuts, Cajun boiled pe

We love to move !    When I came first to the United States, I learned that people like to move to a new house every few years and prefer just a 12 months lease on a property. That was very foreign to me.  In Germany, where is was born, we basically stay in our home "forever" and nobody would sign j

What's in a name?     In the early days of urban development in the United States, streets were typically named after landmarks like Canal or Market, topographic features like Hill or Water, or location like East or Upper. Major streets were often given names like "State", "Church" or "King" or were

SQUARE FOOT and your DOLLAR in our local real estate market   How much square footage per home does $300,000 buy in the Charleston area ? According to a study of the top 50 U.S. real estate markets, $300,000 buy you about  1,449 square feet, or $207 per square foot.  The most recent report, from Oct

The question 'When is the best time to list my house for sale' comes up every day in real estate.  Everyone has their own theory however, there have been studies and studies find Spring is the best.  BUT, and that's a big but...Winter is the second best time. The reason being, buyers are usually mor

Is 2017 the year you plan on moving ?!  You want to up size or down size ? Or possibly lease a new place ? When it comes to leasing, selling or buying a home, whether you are a rookie home buyer or have gone through the process many times, having a local real estate expert who is well versed in loca

Down filled coat vs T-shirt Haha..today I am writing about how a Charlestonian prepared for a trip to Fort Wayne, Indiana in the middle of December. If you have been living here in Charleston SC for quite some time, your blood has thinned out and you know what weather to expect. You enjoy at least 6

  Dear Readers, I am UTE.  I have posted many blogs on the Internet and written about the local real estate market, posted photos, area info or simply wrote about things one should know or be aware of in any real estate transaction, if one sells, buys or leases a home. Today, I want to tell you a li

You may own your own home or you may be in the market to buy a home.  Either way, when you own a home there are maintenance issues that should be addressed regularly.  A home is most likely your most valuable asset.  Many homeowners don't realize how important it is to make cosmetic repairs as well

Wow ! 2016 was a great ! !  Here are some great news !  2016 was the 2nd best year ever for Charleston in terms of buying activity. Over 17,000 homes were sold ! Last time we sold slightly more was back in 2005 !  2016 was up 10.3% in terms of transactions over 2015. Median sales price is up 4.3% to

Moving to Charleston full time or just looking for a vacation place ? I am here. Contact me for local info on neighborhoods, location, prices, things to do ! www.DefinitelyCharleston.com !  Ute Lisa Appleby, Realtor AGENTOWNED REALTY CO., Mt Pleasant SCReal Estate/Leasing/Property Managementcell:  

From beach to hiking !  The Francis Marion National Forest is located north of Charleston, South Carolina. It is named for revolutionary war hero Francis Marion who was known to the British as the Swamp Fox.  This National Forest is contained entirely in the counties of Charleston and Berkeley and i

Have you discovered Charleston' Upper Peninsula?   No?? Well, you're missing out!  Charleston's Upper Peninsula is transitioning from industrial and commercial roots to modern work spaces, retail, restaurants and housing.  It's a place to live, work and play!   You most likely have heard of The Cita

Get to know some neighborhoods!  I like to introduce you today to 4 neighborhoods off  Rifle Range Road in Mount Pleasant. This road is almost 7 miles long and starts all the way in the southern part in Mt Pleasant, near the Old Village and close to Sullivans Island and runs parallel to the coast, a

Ute Lisa Appleby, Realtor AGENTOWNED REALTY CO., Mt Pleasant SCReal Estate/Leasing/Property Managementcell:    843.345.2625      efax:  843.725.6501 www.DefinitelyCharleston.com        www.agentownedrealty.com

Hampton Park is the Peninsula of Charleston's largest park with 60 acres of floral displays, jogging trails, fitness stations, duck pond and more!  It is located in the Hampton Park Terrace neighborhood which is next to the Citadel, North Central and Wagener Terrace.   Many people have their wedding

Have no fear ! Think about buying !  Yup...I was just like you...I had to rent because I could not buy due to not having a great credit score yet but working on getting it back to an acceptable level. I also felt the freedom of renting and being able to move on whenever I wanted was good thing. And